Spyware poses identity-theft risk (Update)
Sep 15, 2005 |
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A new study finds that a growing amount of Internet spyware -- programs downloaded to users' computers without their knowledge -- is designed specifically to steal personal information that could be used for identity theft. ...
Hubble Catches Scattered Light From The Boomerang Nebula
Sep 15, 2005 |
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The Hubble Space Telescope has "caught" the Boomerang Nebula in these new images taken with the Advanced Camera for Surveys. This reflecting cloud of dust and gas has two nearly symmetric lobes (or cones) ...
S&P sees slight decline in computer demand
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Standard & Poor's said Thursday global computer demand is expected to remain strong but slow down somewhat compared to a year ago.
Study: SARS can infiltrate brain tissue
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome is a disease of the respiratory tract and now scientists say they've found SARS can also infiltrate brain tissue.
Unmanned planes look for Katrina survivors
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Unmanned, small aircraft were being used this week to search for survivors of Hurricane Katrina in the first domestic use of such surveillance vehicles.
Vodafone with datacard for U.S. users
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Vodafone launched Thursday a datacard that allows users to go online from their laptops while traveling in the United States.
Swedes caution cities about VoIP pitfalls
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Swedish officials have warned public agencies and cities to think twice before switching their telephone service to Voice over Internet Protocol.
Firm's cable protection good up to 185 F
Sep 15, 2005 |
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A new protection system has been introduced for cables used for connectivity in rough environments such as factories.
The Galactic Centre Region
Sep 15, 2005 |
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In an article to be published in the Astrophysical Journal, Belanger et al. present the results of a detailed analysis of approximately 1900 hours of observations of the galactic centre, obtained with Integral since the launch ...
Rensselaer researchers to study nano springs, rods, beams
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are exploring the potential of nanomechanical systems by making and testing springs, rods, and beams on the nanoscale. They have been awarded a $1.15 million ...
Nano radios for microchips
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Radios the size of bacteria employing nano-magnets could help microchips wirelessly communicate with one another, experts told UPI's Nano World.
Study: Alcoholism affects younger brains
Sep 15, 2005 |
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A Duke University study indicates adolescents and young adults with alcohol-use disorders have a smaller prefrontal cortex.
$10 billion price put on Sound cleanup
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Officials say restoring Puget Sound might cost $10 billion and require a public-relations effort to persuade Congress and the public to spend the money.
Verizon offers global EV-DO broadband
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Verizon Wireless Thursday debuted a wireless broadband system with worldwide reach.
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission Status
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Three cameras on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter worked as expected in a test pointing them at the moon and stars on Sept. 8.
